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Kyle Ray and Ethan Ray Messenger

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Kyle Ray and Ethan Ray Messenger obituary, 1988-2018, Drummond Island, MI

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1988

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2018

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Kyle Ray Messenger Obituary

Kyle Ray Messenger and his young son, Ethan Ray Messenger, of Drummond Island, Michigan, died together in a fire in their home on December 9, 2018. Kyle was born May 24, 1988, in Howell, Michigan, and Ethan was born February 15, 2013, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.
Kyle's family moved to Drummond Island when he was a toddler. He attended DeTour schools where he was very outgoing and had fun with his many friends. After high school he attended NCCER (heavy equipment trade school) in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He worked for several companies installing 300' tall wind turbines. He and his girlfriend, Morgan, lived like gypsies working together in Texas, Colorado, Idaho, North Carolina, Nebraska, and Oregon, before settling on Drummond Island with their young sons. On Drummond, he has been working for Drummond Island. He was a super great Daddy.
Ethan was attending Kindergarten at Drummond Island Elementary School. He loved playing with his brother, Ashton, and was interested in American Ninja Warriors. He could swim like a fish and loved being outdoors. Legos were a favorite inside activity and he loved going to school. Ethan had pet ducks, Lucky and Ducky, and a cat named George. He was a precious child with a kind, caring heart.
Kyle and Ethan are survived by Kyle's girlfriend and Ethan's mother, Morgan Ashley Harsin; Kyle's son and Ethan's brother, Ashton Messenger; Kyle's parents, Kim Henry Messenger and Donna Jean (Reed) Messenger, both of Drummond Island; Kyle's sister, Somer (Paul) Batman of Drummond Island; brother, Kim Henry Messenger II of Drummond Island; nephew, Rylan Batman; grandmother, Norma Whitmore of Drummond; and uncle, Darryl Reed of Decatur, Michigan. Ethan is also survived by his aunt, Megan Harsin of Seattle, Washington; and his grandfather, Russell George Harsin of Tampa Florida.
A Gathering Time will be held Friday, December 14, from noon until 3:30 p.m. at R. Galer Funeral Home, 24549 S. M-129 in Pickford, Michigan, followed by a Memorial Service beginning at 3:30 p.m., with Pastor Scott Danforth conducting the service. Following the service, there will be a luncheon beginning at 6 p.m. at the Drummond Island Township Hall, 29935 E. Pine Street on Drummond Island.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Messenger Family, 32544 S. Bobby Drive, Drummond Island, MI 49726.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.rgalerfuneralhome.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Sault News on Dec. 13, 2018.

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January 8, 2019

Losing someone that we love never comes easy. It is truly heartbreaking. May God's promises in Isaiah 65:17 comfort and help you.

January 8, 2019

Very sorry for the loss of Kyle and Ethan.
May you find comfort in Isaiah 61:1,2

December 18, 2018

Offering our sincere condolences. May the God of love comfort your heart and make you firm in your time of grief. 2 Thessalonians 2:16,17.

December 17, 2018

My condolences on the loss of both Kyle and Ethan.

Tony Wizauer

December 13, 2018

Never met Kyle or his son, but we are sharing in your grief. Kyle's legacy will be forever that he died a hero for his gallant effort to save his son. Peace be with you all.

BLAKE WATSON

December 12, 2018

So very sorry to hear this news about Kyle and his son Ethan.will always remember Kyle meeting us at the dock with his big old grin wanting to see how we did fishing and hanging out with us at camp. Our hearts go out to the Family's and friends, we hurt along with all of you. All are in our prayers.

Blake Watson & Family

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Memorial Gathering

12:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Family Life Funeral Homes - Pickford (formerly Galer FH)

24549 S. M-129, Pickford, MI 49774

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3:30 p.m.

Family Life Funeral Homes - Pickford (formerly Galer FH)

24549 S. M-129, Pickford, MI 49774

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